The Mona Lisa

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Date: Leonardo Da Vinci began painting this in 1503 A.D.
Location: It was painted in Florence, Italy. Now it is in Louvre, Paris.

Fact 1: It is actually a portrait of the 24 year old second wife of Francesco Bartolemmeo.
Fact 2: It has no eyebrows.
Fact 3: Leonardo never signed or dated it.
Fact 4: It was stolen in 1911 and recovered two years later.
Fact 5: It is considered priceless and cannot be insured.

Summary Paragraph:
The Mona Lisa is probably one of the most famous works of art ever made. Leonardo has made many other paintings, but this one is the most famous. He made it unique in many ways that it is famous for, including the background and her smile. It was painted with oil on wood. Now it is available for tourists to see and enjoy in a museum.